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Access to Inspiration

By: Sue Stockdale
  • Summary

  • Our podcast has as social mission. To encourage you to reflect on the world differently. On how we can all inspire one another. Interviews with people from more than 25 countries who are making an impact.

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    Copyright Sue Stockdale
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Episodes
  • 120. Robert Thirsk: From medicine to Mars - Insights from over 200 days in space
    Mar 20 2024
    In this guest-hosted episode Clive Steeper from episode 1 talks to engineer, physician, and former astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk about the preparation and training needed for astronauts to operate effectively on space missions, and how these skills are also relevant for leadership more generally.

    Robert reflects on training for astronauts, non-technical skills in space missions, adapting back to life on Earth, providing healthcare on deep space missions, AI-enabled technologies for space exploration, and the benefits of the space programme for society.

    About Dr. Robert Thirsk
    Dr. Robert Thirsk was born and raised in western Canada. He received degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary and from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Bob also holds a Doctorate of Medicine from McGill University and a Master of Business Administration from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

    Bob has flown on two space missions as a member of the Canadian Space Agency’s astronaut corps. He first flew aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 1996 with six international crewmates as part of the Life and Microgravity Spacelab Mission. His second flight in 2009 was a six-month expedition aboard the International Space Station. Bob and his five Station crew mates performed multidisciplinary research, robotic operations and maintenance of spacecraft systems and payloads.

    Following his astronaut career, Bob served as a vice-president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and then as Chancellor of the University of Calgary. He remains in close contact with the Canadian Space Agency, his former employer, to pursue a leadership role for Canada in the delivery of remote health care to astronauts who will someday venture to deep space on daring missions of exploration.

    Find out more about Dr Robert Thirsk via website | Twitter | LinkedIn

    Key Quotes
    • "I grew up in a magical time. I grew up in the 1960s."
    • "Training is our currency of trade."
    • “The difference between a good astronaut and a great astronaut is mastery of those non-technical skills."
    • "Failure is not something to be hidden or backed away from. Astronauts embrace failure."
    • “As the space age opens up and we have the opportunity to fly a more diverse group of people in space, we need to start flying communicators and artists."
    • "I hope that my legacy will be that I brought great benefit to the world. I helped make the world a better place."

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    Producer: Sue Stockdale
    Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra

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    31 mins
  • 119. Reanne Olivier: Empowering African Youth
    Mar 13 2024
    In podcast episode 119, Reanne Olivier, co-founder of Africa Matters Initiative talks to Sue Stockdale about how her first journey to South Africa was sparked by her parents' curiosity and exploration of the continent. This led her to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about Africa, and ultimately shape her passion for making a difference.

    By immersing herself in the diverse cultures and communities of Africa, Reanne gained a deeper understanding of the continent and its people, allowing her to build relationships, learn from others, and collaborate to create an initiative that is empowering African youth.

    About Reanne Olivier
    Reanne is the co-founder and CEO of Africa Matters Initiative, a youth-led organisation dedicated to empowering and upskilling African youth. As the CEO, she has led successful youth programs promoting transformative leadership and community advancement across 22 African countries. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit program management across Africa, she specialises in designing and developing highly effective learning materials for young people. Reanne previously served as a Program Manager for Princeton in Africa and as the USA Director for Stellenbosch University’s Development & Alumni Relations Office.

    Key Quotes
    • "Africa is more than what the Western media was portraying."
    • "There's a welcoming nature of the African continent, of African people, that allows you to feel at home, regardless of your race, your gender, your background.”
    • "Human beings are literally the same. They're just in different locations. They just speak different languages and they have different colours."
    • “We have been able to impact over 6, 000 young people across the continent.”
    • “Community for me is really, really important. Again, that's what has moulded me to be the person that I am today.”

    Find out more about Africa Matters Inititiave at Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook

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    Producer: Sue Stockdale
    Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.

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    26 mins
  • 118. Kate Leeming: From Africa to Australia: Exploring the world by bicycle
    Mar 6 2024
    In episode 118 Sue Stockdale interviews Australian adventurer Kate Leeming. Kate has cycled almost 100,000km completing major journeys around the world. She became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly to its most easterly point. Sue explores the motivations behind Kate's adventures and the impact she aims to make through her expeditions. The episode also covers topics such as education for sustainable development, the role of women in community development, and the physical and mental benefits of cycling.

    About Kate Leeming
    As an explorer/adventurer, Kate has cycled almost 100,000km on her major journeys. She has successfully completed expeditions on all seven continents and attained four world firsts. In 2010 she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa’s most westerly to its most easterly point - from Senegal to Somalia cycling 22,040km over ten months through twenty countries. For her achievements in exploration, adventure and community work, Kate has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Education degree from The University of Western Australia, a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and the prestigious Spirit of Adventure Award from the Australian Geographic Society.

    Connect with Kate Leeming via LinkedIn : Breaking the Cycle Foundation: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter

    Time Stamps
    [00:01:24] Cycling across Australia.
    [00:05:14] Making a difference through exploration.
    [00:09:39] Importance of education in poverty.
    [00:14:46] Real Tennis - the original game.
    [00:22:02] Dealing with support teams.
    [00:25:12] Finding funding for filmmaking.
    [00:30:29] Trying new things and self-confidence.

    Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
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    Producer: Sue Stockdale
    Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.
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    28 mins

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